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Lake Highlands resident and former schoolteacher Caro L

Kent once served on the r ichardson ISD school board, but now she serves as our neighborhood’s state representative. Here she tells us what that’s like, and gives us a glimpse at her likes, interests and family.

I truly love teaching. From Baylor University to St. Edward’s University to Richland College — my 17 years in the classroom were extremely gratifying. Challenging students to change and grow academically; watching them gain confidence and knowledge; and then launching them onto higher levels of learning — this is what makes teaching truly rewarding.

Yes. In many ways the skills of a valued teacher are the same as a good public servant. You have to have measurable objectives that are achievable through strong communication skills, collaboration with colleagues, and true concern for the needs of others. It’s also interesting to note that teachers frequently attest that they learn as much from their students as their students learn from them. In the same way, good elected public officials continuously learn from their constituents and constantly try to develop methods that better serve their community and state.